Special Events Worker

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Full time
5 days ago

Special Events Worker

Requisition ID
req34015

Working Title
Special Events Worker

Position Grade
05

Position Summary

Working at Popejoy Hall, this position oversees all activities related to Popejoy Hall's concessions prior to and during live performances. This position will work primarily nights and weekends prior to and during events and includes concessions set up and selling pre-show and during intermission with a team of student employees. This position will also assist with balancing cash and sales at the end of the night.

This is an on-call position and hours will vary based on Popejoy’s performance schedule and administrative needs.
See the Position Description for additional information.

See the Position Description for additional information.



Conditions of Employment
  • Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Less than high school; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with cash handling and POS systems
  • Experience with food handling
  • Strong customer service experience
  • Must be able to work nights and weekends

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
UNM Public Events (726A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
On-Call

Term End Date

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $16.00

Benefits Eligible
This is a non-benefits eligible position.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
No

For Best Consideration Date
8/8/2025

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is not eligible for remote work.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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